Winter Wonders: Hotels for Brussels’ Huge Christmas Market

“Not quite got into the festive spirit yet? Take a trip to Brussels’ Plaisirs d’Hiver and you’re pretty much guaranteed a rosy Christmas glow into 2018. The huge Christmas market sprawls across the Belgian capital through December with over 200 stalls, free concerts, light installations, rides and more, making it just about the Christmassiest place within a couple of hours of the UK. Check out these five Brussels hotels that will put you in the thick of the festive fun.

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Warwick Brussels
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The Warwick Brussels is a five-star hotel just moments from the Grand-Place in the centre of Brussels and the heart of Plaisirs d’Hiver. When you’re done with a day’s worth of Christmas markets, head back to the warmth of this luxurious hotel and sip Belgian beers in the company of a pianist at the Waterloo Bar. The historic downtown hotel has stylishly furnished rooms and its suites are decked out with antique wood, marble and velvet interiors. It’s also a two-minute walk from Brussels Central Station.

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Hotel Novotel Brussels off Grand Place
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It’s not just a name – step outside Hotel Novotel Brussels off Grand Place and it’s all of a minute before you get to the buzzy Christmas markets at the Grand-Place. You can practically hear the sleigh bells and smell the mulled wine from the lobby. Rooms in this family-friendly hotel are bright and airy, and feature all the amenities you’d expect from a four-star in the heart of Brussels.

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Hotel Metropole
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Another upmarket five-star option close to the hustle and bustle of the market stalls, Hotel Metropole is also a matter of minutes from the shops on Rue Neuve, and an even shorter walk from the Chocolate Museum and Parc de Bruxelles. The hotel’s very own Café Metropole is a great place for a special dinner or just for drinks, with a brasserie menu of Belgian classics and grand Art Nouveau décor.

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Atlas Hotel
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If you want to see the sights while you’re in town, the modern and well-equipped Atlas Hotel in the trendy Lower Town is close to the Manneken Pis statue and St Catherine’s Square. The vibe at this three-star is modern-budget, and the sound and light shows of Plaisirs d’Hiver are less than 10 minutes away, making this an affordable choice with a great location.

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Hotel le Dixseptiéme
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Four-star Le Dixseptiéme is in the Lower Town, just steps from the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and the festivities at the Grand-Place. You’ll be at the heart of the Christmas action within three minutes, but you’ll also want to take in a bit of the atmosphere at this elegant townhouse, which overlooks the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. With only 37 rooms, Le Dixseptiéme has a boutique feel. Some rooms feature antiques and fou-poster beds, while others are fitted with modern country-style furnishings. The Manneken Pis and Cathedral of St. Michael are also within 10 minutes.”